What is Medroxyprogesterone Acetate?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: Medroxyprogesterone AcetateBrand:
Medroxyprogesterone acetate is a contraceptive used for endometrial carcinoma or renal carcinoma; secondary amenorrhea or abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance; reduction of endometrial hyperplasia in nonhysterectomized postmenopausal women receiving conjugated estrogens.
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How do members experience Medroxyprogesterone Acetate?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polycystic ovary syndrome | 225 | 22 | |
| Birth control | 71 | 35 | |
| Endometriosis | 31 | 10 | |
| Premenstrual dysphoric disorder | 17 | 3 | |
| Irregular menstrual periods | 8 | 8 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 15 | |
| Depressed mood | 7 | |
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 6 | |
| Irregular menstrual periods | 4 | |
| Mood swings | 4 | |
| Vaginal dryness | 3 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 23 | |
| Moderate | 24 | |
| Mild | 22 | |
| None | 47 |
Member evaluations
Chelena
evaluated on Jun 13, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for Prevent migraine: Major
- Side effects: None
cupatea
evaluated on Aug 01, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for menstrual cramps: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
Raineyhayward
evaluated on Nov 21, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for breakthrough intermenstrual bleeding: Major
- Side effects: None
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